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From forestry to food production, pest management to plant maintenance, the UK and Ireland’s fast-moving land-based industries are home to hundreds of exciting careers. LANTRA have been helping to build a sustainable and diverse workforce for over 40 years. They work closely with industry bodies, employers, government departments and educators to provide quality training, career guidance and partnership opportunities, giving employers and learners the skills they need to work safely and productively, while getting ready to meet the challenges of the future.
There are so many rewarding careers in the UK land-based industries! LANTRA have over 200 career descriptions on their website, along with information about salary, skills, qualifications and training. You can also hear from people already working in the sector who will help to give you a picture of what a day in the life of a variety of careers might look like. Use the link below to browse their career maps!
There are a wide range of careers available in the agriculture and land based sector and within these careers there is a huge variety in how your day-to-day working might look. In this video Corina describes some of the roles you can find in the sector and she shares some tips on how to start your career pathway in the sector.
Hear from Dane Wood, a professional Tree Surgeon, about his role as an arborist and what his day-to-day activities include. Dane also describes the benefits of team-working and the range of courses and qualifications you need to be able to become a professional Tree Surgeon.
Anna runs a pig farming and processing company and she highlights the range of roles within the business from the practical animal care and farming to the processing and marketing. Anna also talks about how rewarding her role is and about what parts of her day-to-day she most enjoys.
Bradley is a Head Groundskeeper at a football club and he describes his role and range of experiences he has gained through being in the industry. Bradley also talks about the balance of academic learning and practical training and how you can tailor it to suit your strengths.
